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You can still get some vintage replacement slides from MAC. I was able to order some replacement slides for my 1979 mb920 box for $9.09 each. Mac Tools Customer Service - [email protected]

I picked up this Carlyle 24oz brass hammer from Napa. Its pretty nice and stamped USA on the back of the handle.

Been looking for a smaller 2-3" DA. Thanks

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Nice box i just picked up the same model a couple weeks ago myself. Mine is a 1979 date code. I also need a couple drawer rail clips and locks where did you order them from?

Skeletek racks are great for the price. http://www.dantraknet.com/category/41

The date code should be on the front bottom left corner (about inline with the caster). I had to use a brass wire brush to see the numbers mine says 361-110 i believe.

Craftsman block grinder twin in disguise? Saw a Foley-Belsaw Sharp-All 1055 on my local Craigslist and noticed the grinder power unit looks very familiar. Link to manufactures site Ive ordered their parts catalog might turn out to be an excellent source for rebuild parts or add on's for...

I have a Cornwell CTB-2900BL which i cant seem to find any info about on the net but its 29" wide x 20" deep. Anyone ever seen a 29" top box?

The largest grinder I have seen in person was this Marschke by Black and Decker i believe the tag reads its a 24"x4". Not as cool as a video of one in action though.

Looks similar to my Rotunda (Ford branded Baldor). Mine is a 7" with heavy cast dust covers its 1/2hp 3600rpm. Mine came with a Baldor Electric Co branded shield/light fixture. Here are some old cell phone pics of when i got it (has since been refurbished).

I personally stick to the $1/lb for good to excellent condition vises and it has worked out well. A few years ago got my Morgan Milwaukee 160 6" jaws with swivel base for $150 and it was in excellent condition came out of a Navy base and is painted dark grey/black right over the factory blue.

Taken after December 2013 north Texas ice/sleet storm

A few years ago my brother and I went to an estate sale that was listed as having tools. Come to find out the son was selling everything in his dads old place since his passing and his dad probably wasn't a professional wrencher but had a garage full of tools from the 60's and 70's. We bought...